Did you know that the Pacific Northwest is sitting on a 600-mile-long fault line capable of unleashing a magnitude 9 earthquake at any moment? Did you know that this same earthquake could cause land to sink by up to 6.6 feet, turning entire towns into permanent flood zones?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:31 – The Cascadia Subduction Zone: Sleeping Giant
02:57 – Sudden Land Drop and Rising Seas: A Deadly Combination
05:21 – Probability, Timing, and Scientific Urgency
07:33 – The Multiplier Effect of Compound Disasters
09:46 – What Can Be Done: Personal and Public Preparedness
11:37 – Outro
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In this video, we explore the terrifying but scientifically grounded warning that a megaquake is not just possible—it’s likely, and may be imminent. Drawing from recent research led by Virginia Tech geoscientist Tina Dura and historical seismic records, we dive into the critical threat posed by the Cascadia subduction zone. You’ll learn how land subsidence and rising sea levels could combine to create a double disaster unlike anything North America has ever seen.
We break down why the Cascadia fault is different from other seismic hotspots, why scientists are raising alarms now, and how flooding risks will triple by the end of the century. With entire communities, infrastructures, and coastal economies in the danger zone, this video lays out exactly why experts believe we’re running out of time to prepare. From tsunami risks to permanent geographic changes, the scope of a potential Cascadia event could transform the Pacific Northwest forever.
Scientists Warn a Megaquake is Imminent in the Pacific Northwest!